• People head to the Kite Beach in Dubai after Covid-19 safety were lifted in the emirate. Antonie Robertson / The National
    People head to the Kite Beach in Dubai after Covid-19 safety were lifted in the emirate. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • People brave the summer heat to go to Kite Beach in Dubai. The beaches had been closed to prevent the spread of coronavirus but have since reopened. Antonie Robertson / The National
    People brave the summer heat to go to Kite Beach in Dubai. The beaches had been closed to prevent the spread of coronavirus but have since reopened. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Busy Dubai beaches after the beach restrictions were lifted in Dubai. Residents and visitors visit the beach near Kite Beach in Dubai even though the temperatures are in the high 30’s with high humidity. Antonie Robertson/The National
    Busy Dubai beaches after the beach restrictions were lifted in Dubai. Residents and visitors visit the beach near Kite Beach in Dubai even though the temperatures are in the high 30’s with high humidity. Antonie Robertson/The National
  • People head to the Kite Beach in Dubai after Covid-19 safety were lifted in the emirate. Antonie Robertson / The National
    People head to the Kite Beach in Dubai after Covid-19 safety were lifted in the emirate. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Dubai health authorities say beach-goers must remain two metres apart but face masks are not required while swimming. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Dubai health authorities say beach-goers must remain two metres apart but face masks are not required while swimming. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Kite Beach reopens in Dubai after months of closure to stop the spread of coronavirus. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Kite Beach reopens in Dubai after months of closure to stop the spread of coronavirus. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • People brave the summer heat to go to Kite Beach in Dubai. The beaches had been closed to prevent the spread of coronavirus but have since reopened. Antonie Robertson / The National
    People brave the summer heat to go to Kite Beach in Dubai. The beaches had been closed to prevent the spread of coronavirus but have since reopened. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Dubai residents take to Kite Beach after restrictions lifted. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Dubai residents take to Kite Beach after restrictions lifted. Antonie Robertson / The National

Dubai and Abu Dhabi weather: cool autumn temperatures to arrive in days


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Temperatures are finally set to fall this week after a long hot summer and a blast of humidity in recent weeks.

The National Centre of Meteorology said the public can expect a "gradual decrease" in the mercury by this weekend.

Mornings may continue to be hazy with some humidity this coming week, with a fresh breeze at times.

Global forecaster AccuWeather estimated highs in the mid-thirties and lows of 27°C by Friday and Saturday. Similar conditions are forecast for the next two weeks.

Its long-term forecast estimates daytime temperatures will remain in the low thirties into November.

September and the first half of October bring some of the most uncomfortable weather conditions of the year. As the seasons change and the dry summer gives way to autumn, humidity can rise to 100 per cent on some days.

Visitors to Expo 2020 Dubai have experienced a run of hot days since the world fair opened on October 1, but can expect more comfortable conditions soon.

Expo 2020 on Monday said it had recorded 411,768 ticketed visits in the first 10 days.

Speaking on Monday, Sconaid McGeachin, Expo's senior vice president of communications, said: “As we get into the nicer weather we expect visitation numbers to increase but so far we have been very encouraged by the number of families coming to visit the site."

  • The exterior of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Pavilion. Expo 2020 Dubai
    The exterior of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Pavilion. Expo 2020 Dubai
  • Inside Saudi Arabia's pavilion. Expo 2020 Dubai
    Inside Saudi Arabia's pavilion. Expo 2020 Dubai
  • Dubai Divas, choreographed by Danny Lee perform during Expo Beats at Jubilee Stage. Expo 2020 Dubai
    Dubai Divas, choreographed by Danny Lee perform during Expo Beats at Jubilee Stage. Expo 2020 Dubai
  • Turkmenistan's President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow during his country's National Day Ceremony at the world fair. Expo 2020 Dubai
    Turkmenistan's President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow during his country's National Day Ceremony at the world fair. Expo 2020 Dubai
  • Singer Hayajan performs during Expo Beats at Jubilee Stage. Expo 2020 Dubai
    Singer Hayajan performs during Expo Beats at Jubilee Stage. Expo 2020 Dubai
  • The inauguration of the Monaco pavilion in the presence of Prince Albert of Monaco and the online participation of Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Co-operation and Director General of Expo 2020 Dubai. Expo 2020 Dubai
    The inauguration of the Monaco pavilion in the presence of Prince Albert of Monaco and the online participation of Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Co-operation and Director General of Expo 2020 Dubai. Expo 2020 Dubai
  • Portuguese tourists pose for a picture in the Jubilee Park area at Expo 2020 Dubai. Victor Besa / The National
    Portuguese tourists pose for a picture in the Jubilee Park area at Expo 2020 Dubai. Victor Besa / The National
  • The Jubilee Avenue at Expo. Victor Besa / The National
    The Jubilee Avenue at Expo. Victor Besa / The National
  • Tourists ride a buggy along Jubilee Avenue. Victor Besa / The National
    Tourists ride a buggy along Jubilee Avenue. Victor Besa / The National
  • Dubai Police in the saddle at Expo on a Saturday morning. Victor Besa / The National
    Dubai Police in the saddle at Expo on a Saturday morning. Victor Besa / The National
  • A visitor asks for directions. Victor Besa / The National
    A visitor asks for directions. Victor Besa / The National
  • The 'Gift to The World' video produced by BBDO Guerrero at the Philippines Pavilion. Victor Besa / The National
    The 'Gift to The World' video produced by BBDO Guerrero at the Philippines Pavilion. Victor Besa / The National
  • The Philippines Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. Victor Besa / The National
    The Philippines Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. Victor Besa / The National
  • Visitors experience sights and sounds of Portugal at its pavilion. Victor Besa / The National
    Visitors experience sights and sounds of Portugal at its pavilion. Victor Besa / The National
  • The Water Features area at Expo 2020 Dubai. Victor Besa / The National
    The Water Features area at Expo 2020 Dubai. Victor Besa / The National
  • A robot welcomes visitors. Antonie Robertson / The National
    A robot welcomes visitors. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • The Azerbaijan Pavilion. Antonie Robertson / The National
    The Azerbaijan Pavilion. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • The Azerbaijan Pavilion. Antonie Robertson / The National
    The Azerbaijan Pavilion. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Flags of the participating nations adorn the main entrance near the Metro Station. Antonie Robertson / The National
    Flags of the participating nations adorn the main entrance near the Metro Station. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • People walk on different levels of the UAE Pavilion. Antonie Robertson / The National
    People walk on different levels of the UAE Pavilion. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • A girl takes a ride on one of the many mini electric trains that ferry around visitors. Antonie Robertson / The National
    A girl takes a ride on one of the many mini electric trains that ferry around visitors. Antonie Robertson / The National
  • A couple take a picture as they enter the Opportunity Gate. Antonie Robertson / The National
    A couple take a picture as they enter the Opportunity Gate. Antonie Robertson / The National
Updated: October 11, 2021, 1:26 PM